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Vatican says pope has pneumonia in both lungs

The Vatican has said Pope Francis has bilateral pneumonia but remains in good spirits.

France

French lawmakers debate ban on religious clothing in sports

The measures have sparked controversy, with critics labelling the proposal a “hijab ban,” warning it would disproportionately target women of Muslim faith.

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Thousands of worshippers gather in Malaysia for Thaipusam

Hindu faithful climbed the 272 steps of the Selangor temple for Thaipusam with prayers and offerings.

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Bulgaria honours Saint Haralambos, patron saint of beekeepers

Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria are celebrating Saint Haralambos Day, honouring the patron saint of beekeepers.

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Culture news

Construction begins of record-breaking Virgin Mary statue in Poland

In the Polish village of Konotopa, near Toruń, the construction has begun of a Virgin Mary statue that will measure more than 55 meters in height, making it taller when finished than the Christ the Redeemer monument in Rio de Janeiro.

Culture news

How AYOM bring African, South American and European music together

Ahead of performance as part of the France-Brazil season this year, Euronews Culture met members of AYOM to discuss spirituality, history, and bringing international musical traditions together.

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India: Dozens killed in stampede at Kumbh Mela pilgrimage

A stampede killed at least people as millions of Hindus rushed to take their holy bath in the waters of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

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North Macedonia celebrates Epiphany with Holy Cross retrieval ceremony

Epiphany ceremonies were held throughout North Macedonia, with the Holy Cross thrown into the water to commemorate the baptism of Christ.

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Madrid pet owners bring animals for Saint Anthony blessing

Pet owners in Madrid had their animals blessed at Saint Anthony Church, a tradition believed to bring health and protection, celebrating St. Anthony’s feast day.

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India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering

Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics, and holy figures gathered in Prayagraj to begin the Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest religious gathering.

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The world's largest religious gathering begins in India

The Maha Kumbh Mela has officially started in India, drawing millions of devotees to the holy city of Prayagraj for a 45-day festival of spiritual significance and extraordinary scale.

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Thousands of believers celebrate Jesus Nazareno in the Philippines

Hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful took part in the annual procession in Manila, Philippines, to venerate a black statue of Jesus, known as the Black Nazarene.

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Orthodox faithful in Greece swim to retrieve the cross on Epiphany

A large crowd watched on as dozens of swimmers rushed to retrieve a wooden cross thrown by a priest into the water, in a ceremony marking Epiphany near the port of Piraeus outside Athens on Monday.

Italy

Pope Francis appoints first woman prefect in Vatican

The move marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in the church, while standing firm on not allowing them to be ordained as priests.

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Ice crosses ready for Epiphany celebrations

Preparations for Epiphany are underway in Orthodox churches, with a key tradition being the blessing of ice crosses.

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Religious leaders urge change to solve Cuba’s 2025 challenges

Santería practitioners in Cuba, the country's most practiced faith rooted in African traditions, warn of a troubled future unless changes are made, citing growing violence and economic crises.

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Afro-Brazilians pay tribute to their sea goddess to mark the New Year

Afro-Brazilians paid tribute to their sea goddess Yemanja in a New Year celebration on Rio's famous Copacabana beach.

Culture news

Syria’s last Jews can return to one of the world’s oldest synagogues

After 13 years of civil war, Syria’s dwindling Jewish community can return to the Jobar Synagogue in Damascus, one of the world’s oldest, where they once gathered for prayers before the conflict left it partially destroyed.

Experiences

Frankincense: The intriguing story behind the Christmas scent

Once more valuable than gold, frankincense is indelibly linked to Oman.

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This year, Hanukkah and Christmas are celebrated on the same day.

The celebrations of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, have begun with a series of high-profile ceremonies around the world.